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Panasonic Palmcorder Multicam PV-L672 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
PV-L672
Model No.
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product.
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Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
LSQT0607A

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions PV-L672 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product. Please save this manual. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com LSQT0607A...

  • Page 2: Things You Should Know

    MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United States and other countries. All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
  • Page 3 : Panasonic Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power-line surges. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Important Safeguards b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or 15. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead objects have fallen onto, the video unit. power lines or other electric light or power c.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    (Video Head Cleaning, Self Diagnostic System) Request for Service Notice ................56 Limited Warranty ..................... 57 Customer Services Directory ................. 58 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido ........59 Index ......................... 60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 7: Self Demo Mode

    Self Demo Mode Self Demo mode is on when the screen Before you begin... below appears. To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to power source. steps 1-4 below. EVF or LCD Monitor Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU for MENU mode.

  • Page 8: Quick Operation Guide

    Swing it fully open and adjust the angle (see above). Set POWER Press REWIND/SEARCH to VCR. to rewind tape. Press PLAY to start playback. Press STOP to stop playback. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 9: Supplying Power (Battery Charge/Use/Refresh/Care, Ac Adaptor, Car Battery Cord)

    Supplying Power Charging the Battery Pack Plug in AC Adaptor. Charge Battery Pack fully before use. POWER Lamp lights. Insert Battery. Align left side of Battery with left edge of AC Adaptor. Press Battery down and slide in direction of arrow. POWER The CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit Lamp...
  • Page 10 • When not in use, disconnect cigarette Car Battery Cord Cigarette lighter plug. (optional) Lighter Plug • For personal safety the driver of the vehicle should not attempt to operate the camcorder while driving. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 11: Cassette Information

    Cassette Information Cassette Insertion/Removal Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack. Attach Battery (page 9). Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. Insert cassette as shown. Press here to close door. • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch.

  • Page 12: Before Using (Using The Shoulder And Hand Straps, Lens Cap)

    Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to the Hand Strap: Remove the Hand Strap from the front clasp and thread the Strap through the loop in the Lens Cap Cord. Reattach the Hand Strap. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 13: Using Menu Mode

    Using MENU Mode Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. Press MENU for MENU mode. The CAMERA or VCR MENU screen (see below left) appears when Menu mode is entered. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu item.

  • Page 14: Setting The Clock (Time Zone, Auto Daylight Saving Time)

    TIME ZONE ➔ Go to step 3b on page 15. D.S.T. ➔ Go to step 3c on page 15. DATE/TIME Press MENU twice to exit. (continued on next page) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
  • Page 15 Setting the Clock Setting the Time Zone Press UP or DOWN to The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. select local time zone. [ Time Zone chart ] Press DISPLAY to confirm entry. • When traveling, repeat this operation and select one of the 8 listed time zones to set the clock to local time.

  • Page 16: Built-In Auto Light (Using The Light, Rplacing The Bulb)

    • Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may cause bulb to crack. DANGER: Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk of fire. Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as skin oils will decrease bulb life.

  • Page 17: Camera Recording (Basic, Stand-By, Programmed Recording)

    Camera Recording Before you begin... Recording via EVF or LCD • Connect Camcorder to power source. Monitor • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). View recording scene on EVF (Electronic Viewer Finder) or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor. Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor.
  • Page 18 Press RECORD/PAUSE to resume Set POWER to CAMERA. recording. Note: Press RECORD/PAUSE to resume • Use Manual Easy Edit (left) if more than 24 recording. hours before recording is resumed. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
  • Page 19 Camera Recording Before you begin... Programmed Recording • Connect Camcorder to power source. Set a recording start and stop time. Or, Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. set a 5 or 10 second interval recording • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). •...

  • Page 20: Playing Back Recordings

    Press UP or DOWN until Playback picture Stand-by Power off (when Battery Pack is clears up. used). Press DISPLAY to return to Auto Tracking. • Tape auto-rewinds if played or fast forwarded to end. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
  • Page 21 Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... TV Playback or Viewing • Connect Camcorder to power source. Connect Camcorder to a TV to view • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. playback or recordings in progress. Connections Set POWER to: © view playback. CAMERA ©...

  • Page 22: Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)

    Monitor with your TV • Turn TV on and tune to VCR channel (CH3 or CH4). • Set TV/VCR Selector on VCR to VCR. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 23: Four-Speed Power Zoom

    Four-Speed Power Zoom Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in Before you begin... one of four speeds ranging from slow (16 • Connect Camcorder to power source. seconds) to fast (2 seconds). • Set POWER to CAMERA. Zoom In (“T”) Zoom Out (“W”) •...

  • Page 24: Magicpix™ Images

    • If MagicPix is turned on, Shutter feature is disabled. • MagicPix cannot be used with capture images on the Memory Card (optional, page 36). • Only Manual Focus is available. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 25: Focus (Auto/Manual Focus) ................. 25 • Recording

    Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Auto Focus Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming. Auto Focus is on when “MF” is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor. Press M.FOCUS to remove “MF” in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary. Manual Focus Use Manual Focus (MF) when : •...

  • Page 26: High Speed Shutter (Auto/Manual Shutter) 26 • Using The Light

    • Auto Focus may not function properly if high speed shutter is used in inadequate light. • Setting reverts to AUTO each time POWER is set to CAMERA. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 27: Auto Fade

    Auto Fade An interesting way to open and close Before you begin... scenes. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select VIDEO EFFECTS Press DISPLAY for FADE VIDEO EFFECTS menu.

  • Page 28: Color Digital Fade

    (selected fade type • To cancel Digital Fade, do steps 1, 2, flashes). Press FADE again to fade in. and 5. In step 2, select AUTO FADE. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 29: Color Digital Filter

    Color Digital Filter Before you begin... Digital Filter adds one of 5 colors to entire picture, like a color filter. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select VIDEO EFFECTS Press DISPLAY for...

  • Page 30: Digital Zoom

    • POWER ZOOM switch controls digital zoom level. • Normal zoom resumes when level falls to 20×. Press D. ZOOM to turn off Digital Zoom so no indication appears. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 31: Stabilization (E.i.s.)

    Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S.) Helps stabilize picture when recording in Before you begin... unstable situations. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press EIS to display “EIS” in the EVF or LCD monitor. • Image becomes slightly enlarged and shutter speed auto-adjusts from 1/80 to 1/350 according to brightness.

  • Page 32: Still/Strobe/Wide

    Strobe/Wide feature cannot be used. • Wide screen recordings must be played back on a wide screen TV (16×9 aspect ratio) or picture will be distorted. Normal Wide For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 33: Motionsensor

    MotionSensor Recording starts automatically if motion Before you begin... is detected. • Connect Camcorder to power source. Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). • Set POWER to CAMERA. • Securely position and aim Camcorder. Press MENU for MENU mode.

  • Page 34: Digital Still Camera

    • If Memory Card is not inserted, “NO CARD” appears on-screen. • Do not insert card in wrong direction. (This would become the basis for trouble.) • If “CARD ERROR” appears on-screen, see page 56. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
  • Page 35 Digital Still Camera I Concerning the Memory Card • Except for some special features, this card is compatible with other Panasonic brand products, like Digital Camera (DMC-LC5, DMC-F7). • Panasonic only guarantees compatibility with Panasonic brand cards and those bearing the SanDisk logo.
  • Page 36 This could • MotionSensor damage the format of the card and make • Digital Wipe Mode it unusable. • Picture in Picture Wipe Title For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 37: Playback

    Digital Still Camera Before you begin... Using the Light • Connect Camcorder to power source. For capture of still images in dim lighting. • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). • Set POWER to PHOTO. Set LIGHT to AUTO. When RECORD/PAUSE is pressed to capture an image in dim lighting, the Light comes on for about 2 seconds, the image...

  • Page 38: Displayed Directry/Image Number

    (Design rule for Camera File System). Images saved on the Memory Card using other Digital Still Cameras that are compliant with DCF can be viewed on this product. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 39: Delete Specific Images

    Digital Still Camera Before you begin... Delete Specific Images • Connect Camcorder to power source. You can delete unwanted images and • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). • Set POWER to PHOTO. increase the remaining image memory. Press (PLAY) to play mode.

  • Page 40: Picture In Picture Wipe Title

    • If Picture in Picture Wipe Title is selected, the following functions are not available: MotionSensor, Auto Fade, Digital Fade, Color Digital Filter, Digital Zoom, Digital E.I.S., Still/Strobe/Wide. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 41: Digital Wipe Mode

    Digital Still Camera Before you begin... Digital Wipe Mode • Connect Camcorder to power source. Insert a captured still image into the • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). current recording, or vice versa, in one of • Set POWER to CAMERA. three wipe effects.

  • Page 42: Pc Connection

    • If your 3.5 inch floppy disk drive is not “A”, use appropriate letter. Follow instructions as they appear on PC screen until the installation is complete. • Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
  • Page 43 • Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 42). • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO. Running the Software (Windows 95/98/Me/2000) Select Programs/ Panasonic/Palmcorder/ Digital PhotoShot from the Start menu. “Digital PhotoShot” is opened. Note: • COM Port and Baudrate are automatically selected.
  • Page 44 VGA size. Click on “File,” then select “Data out to camera,” then select Fine or Normal mode. • Your PC image data is transferred to the Camcorder. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
  • Page 45 PC Connection Driver Quick Reference File Image • Open... • Image Adjustment To open an existing image (Bitmap or To modify the captured image as JPEG). desired. • Save As • Copy to Clipboad To save the active image file under a To copy a view image to clipboad.

  • Page 46: Using A Sd Pcmcia Adaptor

    USB port, you can use the optional SD USB Reader/Writer (optional, see page 52). Please carefully read the Operating Instructions that come with the SD USB Reader/Writer before using. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 47: Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor Indications

    Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Tape remaining and battery charge level Before you begin... can be displayed. • Connect Camcorder to power source. Set POWER to CAMERA. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the following displays. Battery Remaining: Tape Remaining: FULL FULL • Tape remaining indicator operates a few EMPTY EMPTY seconds after tape starts moving.
  • Page 48 TAPE SPEED (pages 11, 17). (SP=standard play, Fade (page 27). SLP=super long play). Color Digital Fade (page 28). Digital E.I.S. (page 31). Color Digital Filter (page 29). Digital Zoom (page 30). For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
  • Page 49 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications PHOTO mode Directory/Image Number (page 38) Image Page Remaining Indication (page 36) • Image pages left in selected mode. “000” flashes when memory is full. • Memory capacity provided all pictures are taken in the same mode: “NORMAL”...

  • Page 50: Operation Notes (Cleaning Evf)

    At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 51: Replacing Clock Battery

    The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary. WARNING: Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.

  • Page 52: Palmcorder Accessory System

    8 MB SD Memory Card USB Reader/Writer for BN-SDCAPE/1B SD Memory Card $79.95 (compatible with MultiMediaCard) SD PCMCIA Adaptor BN-SDABPE/1B $79.95 (compatible with MultiMediaCard) Note: • Prices subject to change without notice. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 53: Palmcorder Accessory Order Form

    Check or Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mrs. Phone #: First...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    AC Adaptor: 140 (D) mm 2-11/16 (W) × 1-5/8 (H) × 5-1/2 (D) inch Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 55: Before Requesting Service (Video Head Cleaning, Self Diagnostic System)

    • Press UP/DOWN button during playback is noisy or contains streaks ... (Tracking Control). (p. 20) “Panasonic ITS TAPES CAN PLAY IN YOUR • Set POWER to CAMERA, then set SELF DEMO : VCR ...” appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ...

  • Page 56: Request For Service Notice

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair Please write the displayed Self Diagnostic number here. (See above) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 57: Limited Warranty

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished...

  • Page 58: Customer Services Directory

    Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910 As of February 2002 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 59: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido

    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Antes de comenzar... • Inserte un casete con lengüeta para prevención del grabado. Cargue la batería Inserte el casete Cargue completamente la batería antes de usarla. Coloque la batería cargada. Enchufe el adaptador de CA. Deslice TAPE EJECT para abrir la compuerta.

  • Page 60: Index

    Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Printed in Indonesia Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. LSQT0607A Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 S0202Y0 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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